Types of Osteoporosis
A) Primary
Primary Osteoporosis is the most common type of osteoporosis, and there are severe triggering factors for it. These include aging, the diet that an individual consumes, and their daily activity levels. It may also be associated with females more than males due to their bodies’ changes at menopause. This form of osteoporosis is mainly caused by the changes in hormones like Testosterone and Estrogen that occur after a certain age. Since these hormones play a role in bone health and its growth, the deterioration of these hormones may lead to the bones becoming weak – leading to osteoporosis.
B) Secondary
Secondary osteoporosis occurs in association with a particular disease and does not develop in the body on its own. The diseases associated with Secondary Osteoporosis are the ones that can alter the hormone levels in the body and, in turn, affect bone metabolism. These may include hyperparathyroidism, Cushing’s disease, and chronic liver disease.
D) Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteogenesis imperfect is an aware form of osteoporosis that occurs, as a result, is a genetic mutation. It is so rare that it is only seen in 6 to 7 individuals out of every 100,000 individuals. Osteogenesis imperfect may further be divided into several subtypes depending on its degree of severity. Individuals who are diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfect are often found to have certain identifying features like a small rib cage, height defects, and mild to moderate respiratory issues. They may also undergo fractures easily after the application of minor stress. Severe cases of osteogenesis imperfect may also result in death due to severe respiratory issues.
C) Juvenile Osteoporosis
Juvenile osteoporosis is a type of osteoporosis that occurs in pediatric patients. Individuals suffering from this may start to experience symptoms just before they hit puberty. The common symptom associated with Juvenile Osteoporosis is brittle and porous bones, which may be treated with early medical intervention.
